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Need a break this weekend? You can visit a local, family-owned sunflower farm
PARIS, Ill. (WTHI) - It's opening weekend for a Wabash Valley farm in Edgar County. Starting now, people can visit L&A Family Farms in Paris, Illinois. The co-owner of the farm invites people to cut flowers from their zinnia field and take a walk through the sunflower maze. He said this year marks the ninth year for the maze.
Purdue University places No. 1 for most-recognized U.S. public university
Purdue University has been ranked No. 1 among U.S. public universities and No. 9 globally for most-recognized university in the 2024-25 Global University Visibility (GUV) rankings, announced by American Caldwell on July 16. This ranking places Purdue ahead of notable institutions like the University of Michigan, UC Berkeley, Yale University...
Reddick paces Brickyard 400 practice
Tyler Reddick was fastest Friday in NASCAR Cup Series practice as teams made their return to the oval at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Reddick topped the board at 182.582 mph (49.293 seconds). He was fastest over reigning series champion Ryan Blaney, who clocked in at 181.928 mph. Denny Hamlin was third...
Logansport man accused of attempted rape arrested in Ohio
LOGANSPORT, Ind. — A Logansport man accused of assaulting two women at Huston Park earlier this week was arrested in southern Ohio after evading authorities for the last two days. The Logansport Police Department confirmed that 25-year-old Deonizio Teo Pascal was arrested Friday in Cincinnati, Ohio for his alleged role in the attempted rape and […]
Committee meets Monday to prep for next week’s Delaware council recount
MUNCIE, Ind. – Delaware County’s court-appointed recount committee will meet in public at 4 p.m. Monday to determine the rules for recounting the Republican at-large county council, which will start at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday. Delaware County Clerk Rick Spangler announced the committee, appointed by Special Judge Brian Bade...
Bloomington to install heat sensors to limit health risks
Bloomington will begin installing sensors around the city on Monday to measure heat and prevent related health issues. Data from the 13 sensors will inform the city where to focus heat mitigation. Bloomington Assistant Director of Sustainability Shawn Miya said areas without greenery can be up to 20 degrees hotter than areas with foliage.
Colts’ Anthony Richardson surprises Speedway High School players with donation of football helmets
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson learned one lesson about avoiding concussions when he took an unnecessary shot and missed six quarters last season. He’s hoping a local high school program can be more proactive. The 22-year-old Richardson surprised the Speedway Sparkplugs by donating dozens of...
In NBA Summer League, Jarace Walker has made his case to crack Pacers' rotation
The Indiana Pacers rallied back from a 19-point first half deficit to get within four points in the fourth quarter, but faded down the stretch in an 86-71 loss to the Nuggets on Thursday in an NBA Summer League game at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. The...
Beware of Scam in Illinois Involving Amazon and Temu Package Shipments
Thieves are working around the clock trying to come up with new ways to trick you using all the latest technology and techniques to steal your identity and money. Illinois and Wisconsin residents who order products online that are being shipped to their homes need to know about this latest scam that uses fake text messages about package deliveries.
NubAbility introduces children to the world of sports ahead of Paralympics
DU QUOIN, Ill. (KFVS) - Next month’s Paralympic games in Paris will showcase the world’s top athletes with disabilities. This week in the Heartland, some kids with disabilities are getting an introduction to the world of sports. Golf clubs swing and basketballs bounce at NubAbility All Sports Camp...
Disaster Loan Outreach Centers coming to Vigo and Monroe counties
FARMERSBURG, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV)– The Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) and The Small Business Administration (SBA) are opening Disaster Loan Outreach Centers (DLOC) to help with the damage from the June 25 storms. Starting July 22 at noon businesses and residents can come to one of the DLOC to see if you qualify for a […]
Sip bourbon with Susie's Place this weekend
Julie was joined by Robert from Susie's Place (link: Susie's Place Child Advocacy Centers - Susie's Place (susiesplace.org) ) to talk about their annual Sippin' with Susie's Place fundraiser, happening this weekend!
Liz Evans headed to Rose-Hulman Hall of Fame
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Former North Knox star Liz Evans was announced as one of the four members of the Rose-Hulman Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2024. Evans won five Division III National Championships and was an eight-time All-American for the Fightin’ Engineers in the high jump. She will officially be inducted into […]
Local professor part of excavation effort in ancient city of Pompeii
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI) - An associate professor at Indiana State University is helping uncover history in the ancient city of Pompeii as part of a global initiative. Alex Elvis Badillo is working with a team that is excavating a city block in the ancient city through Tulane University's Pompeii I-14 Project. News 10 caught up with Badillo on campus Friday to talk about the project and his involvement.
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